[Hallicrafters] Message from Duane's daughter; also, trying to reach Jim Thayer

[Tom NØJMY]

Godspeed, Duane.

Marie Lamb wrote:
> Hello, everyone.  I tried to post earlier, but it didn't go through due to
> an e-mail problem.  I am posting a message about Duane Fischer's health
> with the kind permission of his daughter, Shelly Fischer Carpenter.
> 
> If anyone has been wondering why they have not heard from W8DBF, or why he
> has been absent from the nets, it is due to serious health problems that
> caught up with him over the holidays.  Duane has been suffering from
> severe kidney problems, and has also been found to have severe type 1
> (insulin-dependent) diabetes.  Shelly tells me that he was found
> unconscious in his house, and had to be hospitaliized.  At this writing,
> he is in critical condition, although he has had some improvement.  Shelly
> informs me that Duane is not well enough to live on his own anymore, and
> will require daily kidney dialysis for the foreseeable future.  Once Duane
> is stronger, he will need to move into a nursing home or assisted living
> facility.  Your prayers will be appreciated, of course.  If you would like
> to send your wishes to Duane, you can do so through his daughter.  Shelly
> Fischer Carpenter, Duane's daughter, may be reached through her Facebook
> account at:
> 
> http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=755443758
> 
> Shelly also asked me for help in reaching Jim Thayer, W5JT (formerly
> K9JLT).  This is at her father's request, since Duane would like Jim's
> help to keep the nets going, now that W8DBF can no longer do them.  Jim,
> if you are on here, please get in touch with me and I will help you get in
> touch with Shelly.  Also, if anyone here is in touch with Jim, please tell
> him to get in touch directly with me at malamb at cumbredx.net.
> 
> Again, your prayers for Duane will be very much appreciated by his family,
> and thanks to him for his contributions to the radio hobby.  I will keep
> everyone posted as events warrant, and you can also check Shelly Fischer
> Carpenter's Facebook page for news.
> 
> Thanks to everyone and 73--
> 
> Marie Lamb
> DXing with Cumbre Host and Producer
> 
> 
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